Endocrine Abstracts

In patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) a high prevalence of autoimmune Hashimoto’s thyroiditis has been consistently observed. Young female patients present with menstrual and reproductive disorders as well as weight gain. The aim was to present a cohort of patients with PCOS who underwent thyroid function tests and in some of whom autoimmune Hashimoto’s thyroiditis was diagnosed. A cohort of 20 female patients aged 17-34 years is described. Patients prese...

Euthyroid sick syndrome also known as nonthyroidal illness syndrome is the reaction of the thyroid gland to severe disease. The SARS-CoV-2 virus affects the thyroid gland and may cause subacute thyroiditis, autoimmune Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Graves’ disease, exacerbation of Graves’ disease and a form of silent thyroiditis. The aim was to study thyroid hormone levels and identify the presence of euthyroid sick syndrome in the context of severe SARS-CoV-2 disease...